Viking Corporation is owned equally by Sven and his wife, Olga, each of whom hold 100 shares in the company. Viking redeemed 75 shares of Sven's stock for $2,000 per share on December 31, 20X3. Viking has total E&P of $500,000. What are the tax consequences to Viking because of the stock redemption?

Viking Corporation is owned equally by Sven and his wife, Olga, each of whom hold 100 shares in the company. Viking redeemed 75 shares of Sven's stock for $2,000 per share on December 31, 20X3. Viking has total E&P of $500,000. What are the tax consequences to Viking because of the stock redemption?

Viking Corporation is owned equally by Sven and his wife, Olga, each of whom hold 100 shares in the company. Viking redeemed 75 shares of Sven's stock for $2,000 per share on December 31, 20X3. Viking has total E&P of $500,000. What are the tax consequences to Viking because of the stock redemption?


A) No reduction in E&P because of the exchange.

B) A reduction of $150,000 in E&P because of the exchange.

C) A reduction of $187,500 in E&P because of the exchange.

D) A reduction of $375,000 in E&P because of the exchange.


Answer: B


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